Isla Del Mar Cafeteria, 1800 Nw 24 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ISLA DEL MAR CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1800 Nw 24 Ave, Miami, FL 33125-1260
License #: 2313019
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 12/23/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In drain close to dumpster.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Smelled like gas.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 82°F heated to 180°F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cuban toast and margarine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat 50°F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Deli meat. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
12/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling, behind hood system on wall
  • Basic - Shelf above microwave in the kitchen soiled with food debris/ grease build up
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, cheese.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Toaster oven
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Light shields, kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling behind and above cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.above prep table, kitchen.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Shelves in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog, removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with hood suppression system Turned off. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 5.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Oven.
  • Critical - Observed ice stored on top of raw animal food
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the end caps.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. STIRR STICK
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BOTTLES
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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